Finding the Third Proportional to 226,095.50 and 359,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,095.50 and 359,899 is: 572,887.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,095.50 : 359,899 = 359,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,095.50/359,899 = 359,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,095.50x = 359,899 × 359,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,095.50x = 129,527,290,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,527,290,201/226,095.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,887.52
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